Amazon India Shortlists 16 Brands In Initiative To Help Local Start-Ups: AGSP
Out of 1000 start-ups that applied, from over 150 cities in India, 16 have been selected as finalists for Amazon's second season of Global Selling Propel Accelerator (AGSP), on April 14. The idea of the aforesaid initiative by Amazon India, is to provide a much needed support to emerging start-ups in India. The shortlisted companies will reportedly stand a chance to win $100,000 total equity free grant from Amazon.
Tags: Amazon, Amazon India, AGSP, Start-ups, business
Courtesy: ANI
Reliance Offers Jobs To Future Retails Employees
Mukesh Ambani recently took control over all Future Retail stores and has offered jobs to employers. The Reliance Industries head made this decision amid the Kishore Biyani e-commerce battle that leads Amazon. The two have been in a battle at many judicial forums for the Future Group retail arm of the RIL. RIL has already where it would open its premises including Big Bazaar in it.
Tags: Reliance Industries, Reliance, Mukesh Ambani, Amazon, Big Bazaar
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Amazon Delivers Fake Apple Watch To Customer
A customer purchased an Apple Watch Series 7 priced at Rs 50,999 from Amazon and received a Chinese counterfeit instead. A Twitter user named Mk Kaur shared Amazon's response to her complaint and revealed that Amazon has refused to return her money. Notably, an Amazon spokesperson recently told that the customer will get her money back along with a gift card worth Rs 1000, as a goodwill gesture.
Tags: Amazon, Fraud, Apple Watch Series 7, chinese counterfeit, refund
Courtesy: India Today
Amazon Cuts Down COVID Paid Leaves For Employees: US
Amid Covid-19, Amazon has shortened its isolation policy to seven days from ten, for a total of up to 40 hours of paid leave, the company announced on January 7. Regardless of vaccination status, the policy is effective immediately, applying to all its US employees. The company said that employees must report a positive diagnosis, and additional leaves are available for those who are still sick after one week.
Tags: COVID, US, Latest, Amazon, VACCATION
Courtesy: CNN
Ghraiyaan Movie Poster Unveiled With New Release Date
Makers of "Gehraiyaan," on January 5, revealed posters of the Amazon original romantic drama and new release date. Staring Deepika Padukone and Siddhant Chaturvedi, the new movie is set to release on February 11, on OTT platform. Directed by Shakun Batra, "Gehraiyaan" revolves around a complex story of adulthood, complex relationship and letting go. Notably, January 5 is the birthday of lead actress of … read-more
Tags: Gehraiyaan, Deepika Padukone, Siddhant chaturvedi, Amazon, Romantic
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Amazon Set To Hike Prices For Prime Membership Plans
Amazon is set to increase the prices for its all plan of Prime membership from December 14. After the hike, the annual plan will cost Rs 1,499 instead of Rs 999, and the 3-month plan will come at Rs 459 against Rs 329. The monthly plan will be hiked to Rs 179 from Rs 129. However, the company said the old plan will continue till December 13, at 11:59 PM.
Tags: Amazon prime memebership, Hike, Amazon, Prime Videos, Amazon Delivery
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Roof Collapsed Over Amazon's Warehouse Near St. Louis: US
In St. Louis city of the United States Missouri, a roof partially collapsed at an Amazon's warehouse, leaving many people trapped inside it on December 10. The Collinsville Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) called it a ''mass casualty incident'' without giving further details. The collapse was caused due to tornadoes and strong storms in the area reported Reuters. Besides, the company's spokesman said they were assessing the… read-more
Tags: Amazon, St Louis, US, warehouse, roof collapse, Tornado
Courtesy: Reuters
Enforcement Directorate Summons Amazon, Future Group Officials
The officials of Amazon.com and Future Group have been summoned by India's Enforcement Directorate to appear before it in the week of December 6. The summon have been issued in alleged violation of foreign investment rules. The violation is related to a $200 million investment of Amazon in Future's gift voucher unit, Future Coupons, in 2019. '''We'll respond within the given time frame,'' said an Amazon spokesperson.
Tags: Amazon, Future Group, Enforcement Directorate, Foreign Investment, Violation
Courtesy: Reuters
Home minister Issues Warning Against Amazon Officials For Smuggling Drugs: MP
Senior officials from Amazon's local unit in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, have been charged with narcotics offenses in a case of alleged marijuana smuggling, days after summons were filed against them. Dr. Narottam Mishra, the Home Minister of Madhya Pradesh, has ordered the online retailer to comply, warning if not done, action will be taken. According to reports, 1,000 kg of marijuana worth $148,000 (Rs 1,09,98,005.80) was sold through an… read-more
Tags: Amazon, Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, narrotam Mishra, Drugs
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Amazon Sends Original Passport With Order Of Passport Cover: Kerala
In a bizarre incident, Mithun Babu from Kerala's Wayanad received an original passport with his order of a 'passport cover' by Amazon. The incident happened on November 1. Babu contacted the customer care of Amazon but didn't get the solution. Eventually, he ''surrendered the passport'' to the police. Reportedly, the company sent the passport of its last customer who had mistakenly returned it with his order from Thrissur.
Tags: Passport, Amazon, Wayanad, Thrissur, Kerala
Courtesy: Zee News